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For scrubbing I usually use two betadine wipes or one larger bzk when I'm out. I'm very complete so no issues with irritated skin (by look either). The strange method I was taught at the hospital was betadine sticks (like oversized q-tips with betadine) where they roll the swabs so as NOT to scrub. Very messy too.

Yes, back in the day, all sterile cath kits came with those betadine swabs. Maybe some still do (I don't intermittent cath anymore since I have a supra pubic catheter). But, I think those swabs are not as much in favor as they once were because of iodine sensitivity that many people exhibit.

The swabs are pretty much gone. I forgot about those, even. They were messy and many people did react to the iodine.

ckf

The SCI-Nurses are advanced practice nurses specializing in SCI/D care. They are available to answer questions, provide education, and make suggestions which you should always discuss with your physician/primary health care provider before implementing. Medical diagnosis is not provided, nor do the SCI-Nurses provide nursing or medical care through their responses on the CareCure forums.

last time i was at the urologists was in march, i had scans etc as well, but ive asked my doctor for a referral to a different urologist closer to my home, so im just waiting for the appointment date.
its not so bad doing all this scrubbing stuff using different things at home, its when your out and about that you would rely on a wipe, i always wash my hands like i said but dont even touch the catheter

all the ones under amazon uk are currently unavailable :/ i think ive looked for these before, i need an alternative, i wonder if this is any good? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Colloidal-S...0%7CB01D4QUIIK ive heard that there was a woman on another forum who had a solid silver catheter she used and never had problems as i believe silver kills bacteria??

While I am sure that the Vitamin C helps you, North Quad, it does not work for everyone. And the research shows that unless the urine is in your bladder for at least 4 hours, it really doesn't work. I am not against trying it, just letting people know the information.
ckf

The SCI-Nurses are advanced practice nurses specializing in SCI/D care. They are available to answer questions, provide education, and make suggestions which you should always discuss with your physician/primary health care provider before implementing. Medical diagnosis is not provided, nor do the SCI-Nurses provide nursing or medical care through their responses on the CareCure forums.